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Alan Reznik, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamden, CT

AlanMReznikMDBS Chem Eng, MBA, FAAOS(He/Him)

Orthopaedic Surgery Hamden, CT

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy Specialist Sorts medicine Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Editor AAOS Now

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  • Office

    9 Washington Ave
    Hamden, CT 06518
    Phone+1 203-865-6784

Summary

  • In an academic private practice for over 25 years, Dr Reznik specializes in arthroscopic techniques for repair and restoration of orthopedic injuries. Dr Reznik has served on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons communications cabinet, the national patient safety committee and the committee on quality and research. He is a current member of the editorial board of AAOS Now. Author of two books, he writes articles for web sites, newsletters, and patient magazines. He has lectured and written articles on AI applications in medicine. He consults for companies exploring AI in medicine.

    Alan Reznik, M.D. uses advanced techniques for knee ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic shoulder and knee repair. He performs minimally ligament and cartilage repairs, innovative suture techniques for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and MASI grafting for cartilage defects in the knee. He currently holds seven patents, his surgical inventions are designed to improve the effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery.

    Volunteer Medical missions:New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, Cuba on a humanitarian mission and Bolivia to see first-hand the role of "Save the Children," in the poorest-of-poor countries in South America. Dr. Reznik has traveled to Haiti and Bolivia to preformed surgeries on both children and adults in need of orthopedic care.

    Inventions and Patents: His patents include the Universal Shoulder Positioner, fluid flow control for arthroscopic surgery, cannulas and internet search enhancements. He has patents pending on surgical instruments, novel suture anchors. His arthroscopic suture grasper is being marketed by Johnson and Johnson and his arm positioning device is being manufactured by Innovative Medical Products. The other inventions are in varying stages of development.

    He enjoys treating orthopedic conditions and injuries in all patients including recreational, working and professional athletes of all ages.

Education & Training

  • University of New Haven
    University of New HavenMBA, 1998
  • UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest
    UC San Diego Medical Center - HillcrestSports Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1988
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1983
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityBS Chemical engineering, Tau Beta Pi (honors society equal to Phi Beta Kapa for engineering), 1975 - 1979
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityBS, Chemical Engineering, 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1987 - Present
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - 1992
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top docs Connecticut
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2014
  • First Prize Educational Book CT Press Club Award, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Understanding The Impact of Atificial Intelligence on Orthopedic Surgery  
    Alan M Reznik MD, MBA FAAOS and Ken Urish MD PhD, AAOSnow, 9/1/2018
  • Open vs Arthroscopic Acromioplasty  
    Ryan, J., Reznik, A.M., Physician Assistant Journal, 1/1/1994
  • Determinants of Distortions in CO2 Catheter Sampling Systems: A Mathematical Model  
    Epstein, M.A.F., Reznik, A.M., Epstein, R.A., Respiration Physiology, 1/1/1980

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair using Ultrasonic Suture Welding: a prospective, multi-center study
    Kevin P. Shea, Louis McIntyre, Douhglas Blatz,, Alan Reznik, Robin Leger, AANA Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 1/1/2006
  • Hurricane Medicine, Report on the treatment and status of a Displaced Population after Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast
    Reznik, A. M., New Haven Medical Society Meeting, 1/1/2005
  • International aspects of Business and Medicine
    Reznik, A. M., Quinnipiac University, 1/1/2003
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Lectures

  • Advancing Your Idea 
    1/1/2014
  • The Business aspects of Medicine as it is practiced in other countries. A comparison of care, expectations and costs; how it affects service levels and satisfaction 
    Quinnipiac University Business School - 1/1/2008

Other

  • Survival Genes and You 
    Reznik, AM, AAOS Nation in Motion
    1/1/2017
  • What to tell your MD and Why to help reduce your risks of complications during surgery 
    Reznik, AM, AAOS Nation in Motion
    1/1/2018
  • Important Conversations before a Fall 
    Reznik, AM. Silverman, L, AAOS Nation in Motion
    1/1/2018
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Authored Content

  • Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Orthopaedic SurgerySeptember 2018
  • Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Orthopaedic SurgerySeptember 2018

Press Mentions

  • [Sponsored] Corporate Profile: Innovative Medical Products
    [Sponsored] Corporate Profile: Innovative Medical ProductsNovember 1st, 2018
  • AI Needs to Conform to Medical Ethics
    AI Needs to Conform to Medical EthicsAugust 1st, 2019
  • Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Orthopaedic Surgery
    Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Orthopaedic SurgerySeptember 1st, 2018
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Committees

  • Liaison to the Communications Cabinet, AAOS National Patient Safety Committee 2016 - Present
  • Member, AAOS Communications Cabinet 2014 - Present
  • Communications Liason, AAOS committee on research and quality 2018 - 2019